Drew Doughty was taken Second Overall in the 2008 Draft, and the Defenseman instantly went to work for the team that chose him, Los Angeles.
An All-Rookie in 2008-09, Doughty was a Second Team All-Star as a sophomore and the second runner-up for the Norris. Doughty established himself as the linchpin for the Kings' defensive corps and did so at age 20!
With the equal ability to lock down attackers and become one himself, Doughy anchored the Kings to Stanley Cup wins in 2012 and 2014 and began a six-year streak of finishing in the top ten in Norris voting in 2012-13. Doughty won the coveted Norris as the NHL's top Defenseman in 2016 and finished second in 2015 and 2018. Naturally, in all three of those years, he was named a postseason All-Star.
Doughty is still a King and is by far the best Defenseman in franchise history. His Norris runs might be behind him, but his leadership, experience, and passion make him valuable to keep around.
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